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Transmission Fluid Level Check: Check

  1. Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute. Turn engine off and wait 5 minutes.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  3. Remove the screws and the engine front undershield.
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  4. Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise to access the transmission fluid leveling plug.
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  5. NOTE: The transmission fluid should be even with the bottom of the transmission fluid leveling plug hole.

    Remove the transmission fluid leveling plug and check the transmission fluid level.

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    Adding Additional Transmission Fluid 

    NOTE: The following procedure uses the Mityvac MVA7212 ATF Refill System.
  6. Install the adapter into transmission fluid leveling plug hole hand tight.
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  7. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid.

    1. Fill the Mityvac MVA7212 with transmission fluid.

      Material

      : Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

    2. Connect the Mityvac MVA7212.
    3. Follow the manufacturer instructions to dispense the fluid into the transmission.

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  8. Release the pressure and remove the Mityvac MVA7212. Allow all excess fluid to drain into a pan.
  9. Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.

    Torque

    : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  10. Install the engine front undershield and the screws.
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